Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• B. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
• C. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
• D. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Hint:

Direct Agronomic Pairings:
- Wheat $\rightarrow$ Cereal (IV)
- Bajra (Pearl Millet) $\rightarrow$ Millet (III)
- Groundnut $\rightarrow$ Oilseed (II)
- Cotton $\rightarrow$ Fibre (I)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
Agricultural crops are systematically classified into agronomic groups according to their botanical taxonomy, grain structure, and primary commercial utilization.
Matching each crop to its defined category requires understanding the distinctions among primary cereals, small/coarse millets, oilseeds, and industrial fiber crops.

Step 1: Classifying Wheat (A):
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is one of the world's staple grain crops belonging to the family Poaceae.
It is classified as a primary Cereal crop (King of Cereals).
Thus, A matches with IV. Cereal.

Step 2: Classifying Bajra (B):
Bajra or Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) is a drought-tolerant, small-seeded annual grass cultivated in arid and semi-arid regions.
It is classified as a Millet (Coarse grain Nutri-cereal).
Thus, B matches with III. Millet.

Step 3: Classifying Groundnut (C):
Groundnut or Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is an underground pod-bearing legume cultivated primarily for its high seed oil content (45--50%).
It is classified primarily as an Oilseed crop.
Thus, C matches with II. Oilseed.

Step 4: Classifying Cotton (D):
Cotton (Gossypium spp.) is cultivated for the epidermal seed hair fibers (lint) used across the global textile industry.
It is classified as a Fibre crop.
Thus, D matches with I. Fibre.

Step 5: Final Answer:
Combining these gives the set A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I, which corresponds to option (D).